Does there exist a book called the Septegen?

Question

(Unsure of spelling) I was told this is an ancient book of history that postdates Josephus' texts. My father told me, while the Septegen is not a history of the Jewish people as Josephus had written of, the Septegen helps to fill in some of the details that were unclear in Josephus' text. I would like to know if it exists and if so in what form. Is it available for public consumption, is there a copy I can buy or a library that I can read the text at, microfilm to scan, etc. Where can I find it?

Answer 1

Do you mean the septuagint? That's an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew and Aramaic scriptures. It was most likely the septuagint that the early Apostles and Jesus himself quoted from. Check with your local college, they usually have an abundance of texts available at least on microfiche if not hard copy. Of course they'll be in Greek, though, so try to find if there are any translations of the Septuagint around.

Answer 2

You are thinking of the Septuagint - it's the Greek translation of the Old Testament. If you can read greek, I'm sure you can get yourself a copy somewhere... but for the most part reading the English Old Testament in any Bible will do you the same.

Answer 3

The Septuagint are ancient translations of the Old Testament. The closest thing to it would be to read the Bible.

Answer 4

Here is an online source...
http://www.kalvesmaki.com/LXX/